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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & IS Security in the Plains States Region

13 Ranked Colleges
345 Degrees Awarded
$17,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Computer & IS Security is the 60th most popular major in the country with 20,700 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,203 computer and IS security graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 345 computer and IS security graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and IS security. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and IS security programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and IS security program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & IS Security in the Plains States Region

#1

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindenwood University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region list. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to qualified students.

Lindenwood University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer & IS Security at Lindenwood University

#2

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region list. Located in Madison, South Dakota, this small public school awarded 28 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students in 2019-2020.

Dakota State also made our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dakota State are $11,809, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bellevue University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region. Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bellevue, Nebraska. It awarded 85 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2019-2020.

Bellevue University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bellevue University are $11,385.

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#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the #4 spot on the list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 51 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Cloud State University also took the #7 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University are $12,904, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer & IS Security at Saint Cloud State University

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 63 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students list, Capella University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Capella University Computer & IS Security Report

#9 in overall quality

Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a fairly large school located in Mankato, Minnesota that handed out 2 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students list, Minnesota State Mankato has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788.

Full Minnesota State Mankato Computer & IS Security Report

#4 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this fairly large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nebraska at Omaha Computer & IS Security Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region list. Missouri State University - Springfield is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to qualified students.

Missouri State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Computer & IS Security Report

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Iowa State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region list. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 41 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students list, Iowa State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer & IS Security at Iowa State University

#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#11 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 10 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students list, UCM has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri are $16,394.

Read full report on Computer & IS Security at University of Central Missouri

#11

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas
#12 in overall quality

Friends University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #11. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students list, Friends University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Friends University are $11,448.

Read more about Computer & IS Security at Friends University

#12

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
#13 in overall quality

Missouri Western State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, this small public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students in 2019-2020.

Missouri Western also took the #13 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Western are $12,212, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer & IS Security at Missouri Western

#13

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Washington University in St Louis landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region ranking. Washington University in St Louis is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 17 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also made our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562.

Full WUSTL Computer & IS Security Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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